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Greater Good Charities is rushing aid to Central Europe in response to Storm Boris, which has brought some of the worst flooding in decades to Central Europe. Countries such as Poland, Czechia, Romania, and Austria are experiencing widespread damage, with relentless rainfall causing rivers to overflow, dams to collapse, and thousands forced to evacuate. The region has been left grappling with power outages, impassable roads, and severely damaged infrastructure.
Record Rainfall and Catastrophic Damage
Storm Boris unleashed record levels of rainfall across Central Europe, a disaster exacerbated by climate change. In Poland alone, some areas saw nearly six months' worth of rain in just a few days. Towns like Kłodzko and Nysa were particularly hard hit, with rivers breaching flood barriers, while in Glucholazy, bridges collapsed under the weight of surging waters.
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The flooding has also impacted Czechia, where cities like Prague erected emergency flood barriers in anticipation of rising river levels. The storm's devastation spread across borders, with northern Romania facing destruction as homes were swept away by torrents of water.
Rising Death Toll and Economic Fallout
As the waters continue to rise, the human toll of this disaster is also growing. The death toll has reached at least 24, with fears that more lives may be lost as the floodwaters spread. In Romania's Galati county alone, four people have died, and around 5,000 homes were severely damaged. Thousands of people across Central Europe have been displaced, with damage estimates expected to reach billions of euros.
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Countries like Poland have declared states of natural disaster, prompting the European Union to mobilize emergency resources.
Greater Good Charities’ Response: Delivering Aid and Hope
At Greater Good Charities, we are committed to supporting the relief efforts in Central Europe during this critical time. Working alongside local partners, our teams are distributing essential supplies such as food, water, and emergency aid to affected families and their pets. We are also actively assessing further needs as the situation evolves, ensuring that both people and animals receive the support necessary to recover from this disaster.
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How You Can Help: Be a Hero for Disaster Victims
During times of crisis, Greater Good Charities is There When It Matters®. Whether responding to floods, wildfires, hurricanes, or other natural disasters, we are on the front lines providing aid where it's needed most. Your donations enable us to act swiftly when disaster strikes, ensuring relief reaches vulnerable communities as quickly as possible.
By donating today, you can be a hero for those affected by this devastating flood. Your support helps ease suffering, rebuild lives, and restore hope for people, pets, and the communities that care for them.
